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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

Beyond the Spreadsheet: 10 Questions Every High-Earner Needs for a New Year Financial Reset

Is your financial strategy built on intention or just habit? For high-income professionals, January is the perfect time to audit the "defaults" and identify what truly needs your attention. Read our latest post on the 10 structural questions you should be asking to simplify your financial life, define what "enough" looks like, and regain confidence in your trajectory for 2026.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Purpose: Our Year-End Review

Reflecting on a year of growth and gratitude, Fortitude Financial Planning is proud to share our Year-End Review. This past year, we’ve had the privilege of serving 60 household families across the country, managing approximately $60 million in client assets, and filing 122 tax returns. Our mission remains focused on intentional growth—adding 19 new families through a flat-fee, fiduciary approach that prioritizes transparency and proactive tax planning. Beyond the numbers, we are celebrating the deep relationships and meaningful milestones achieved by the families who trust us with their futures.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

AI Is Reshaping Every Industry. Here Is What It Means for Your Financial Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping every industry, and financial planning is no exception. At Fortitude Financial Planning, we see AI as an amplifier, not a replacement, for the essential human relationship at the heart of great advising. While AI excels at handling data, fraud detection, and complex analysis in real-time , it cannot offer empathy, comfort during a turbulent market, or guidance on personal, values-based decisions. We believe the future of financial advising is a partnership where Human + AI provides an experience that is both smarter and more personal.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

So RSUs…What’s that mean to You?

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a powerful wealth-building tool for tech professionals—but they come with complex tax and liquidity considerations. Learn how RSUs work, how they’re taxed, and how to plan strategically around them.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

To 4% or Not To 4% That Is the Question

Your retirement isn’t a math problem—it’s your life. That’s why rules of thumb like “the 4% rule” only take you so far. Here’s what really matters when creating a sustainable plan.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

Why Fortitude Financial Planning Is Proud to Be a Member of ACP—and What That Means for You

At Fortitude, we’re proud members of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP)—a national network of fee-only, fiduciary advisors committed to client-first, tax-smart financial planning. Learn what ACP membership means and how it ensures you receive unbiased advice, comprehensive strategies, and ongoing support for your financial future.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

H.R. 1 Explained: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Means for Doctors, Business Owners, Tech Professionals, and Retirees

H.R. 1, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” brings new tax, healthcare, and financial changes that affect doctors, business owners, tech workers, and retirees. From Medicare pay increases and student loan updates to expanded tax deductions and Health Savings Account flexibility, the bill covers a wide range of financial life stages. Learn what’s permanent, what’s temporary, and how it all fits into your personal financial plan.

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Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA Travis Tracy, CFP®, EA

Get to Know Feraud!

Hey there! I'm Feraud Calixte, and I'm thrilled to share a bit about my journey from Brooklyn basketball courts to co-founding Fortitude. After pursuing academics from NYU to law school in Baton Rouge, a chance encounter sparked my passion for financial advising, leading me to partner with my friend Travis. Together, we've built Fortitude on the principles of ethical, comprehensive financial guidance, providing immense value to our clients.

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